An email was sent out earlier today from Gary Bertellotti, FWP Regional 4 Supervisor notifying the public that the Grizzly Bear meeting in Valier, MT, was being moved to a larger venue due to the amount of interest the community was showing in attending the meeting. The location of Tuesday's Meeting in Valier was changed from the Community Center to the Valier School auditorium which can hold more that 100 people
Meeting Details:
Grizzly Bear Discussion
Tuesday May 24, 2016 Night starting at 7:00 PM
There will be an informative bear education session from 5:30 to 7:00 PM before the meeting.
Location: Valier School Auditorium
Public welcome and encouraged to come
Hosted by FWP, Valier Mayor Bukoveckas, with Livestock Loss, Wildlife Services, USFWS
Topics to be discussed :
-Delisting process
-Livestock conflict response
-Bear education
-Public concerns – bear in or near towns, residence, unexpected locations, response to calls, etc.
-Attractants – what they could be and what to do
-FWP role, Livestock Loss Program, Wildlife Services role
-Endangered species what does that mean from aspect of FWP, all public, and all agencies.
-Many other topics from public and agencies attending
People with question are encouraged to call Gary Bertellotti, FWP Regional 4 Supervisor at 406-454-5846
Photo credits: Yellowstone National Park
